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Emergency

This Book Will Save Your Life

Neil Strauss

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Question 1 of 8
According to the text, how do 'permaculturists' typically prepare for potential disasters?
  • A. By stockpiling weapons and building secret hideouts to defend against violent looters.
  • B. By learning to survive in the wilderness entirely without modern tools and technology.
  • C. By cooperating to create independent, sustainable communities where resources are reused.
  • D. By investing in foreign property to secure second passports and escape routes.
Question 2 of 8
Why does the author recommend obtaining a second passport from a safe country?
  • A. It guarantees diplomatic immunity during a global economic collapse.
  • B. It prevents you from being trapped if your home country's borders close or other nations deny asylum.
  • C. It allows you to legally bypass international firearm transportation laws.
  • D. It is a mandatory requirement for purchasing offshore survival caches.
Question 3 of 8
Which land vehicle does the author consider the best option for escaping a disaster-struck area?
  • A. A heavily armored SUV that can withstand urban riots.
  • B. A motorcycle with saddlebags to bypass traffic jams and use isolated roads.
  • C. A large RV equipped with solar panels and water filtration systems.
  • D. A standard four-wheel-drive truck capable of carrying heavy caches.
Question 4 of 8
In a severe emergency where the municipal water supply fails, where can a person find significant amounts of drinkable water inside a typical home?
  • A. Inside the coils of the refrigerator and freezer units.
  • B. Trapped within the home's drywall and insulation materials.
  • C. Inside home radiators and toilet tanks.
  • D. Within the central air conditioning condenser unit.
Question 5 of 8
What harsh reality about government emergency response does the text highlight using Hurricane Katrina as an example?
  • A. The government prioritizes wealthy neighborhoods over lower-income areas during evacuations.
  • B. Emergency services may take up to five days or more to respond due to logistical limitations.
  • C. Federal rescue plans legally require citizens to pay for their own emergency airlift operations.
  • D. First responders are often not trained in basic urban survival tactics.
Question 6 of 8
What is a key component of the final exam in the Urban Escape and Evasion course described in the book?
  • A. Surviving alone in the wilderness for a week using only a knife.
  • B. Successfully hot-wiring three different types of vehicles in under ten minutes.
  • C. Escaping handcuffs and navigating the city without being caught by ex-bounty hunter trainers.
  • D. Leading a team of untrained civilians out of a simulated collapsed building.
Question 7 of 8
What did the author discover was the fundamental flaw in his initial obsession with merely escaping and surviving?
  • A. It was too expensive to maintain multiple safe houses and caches.
  • B. Running away from danger meant he was also running away from life and the fulfillment of helping others.
  • C. His family members refused to participate in his extreme survivalist drills.
  • D. The skills he learned were quickly becoming obsolete due to new technologies.
Question 8 of 8
According to the text, what is a primary psychological benefit of receiving Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training?
  • A. It grants you special government clearance to bypass military roadblocks.
  • B. It makes you immune to the physical effects of stress and sleep deprivation.
  • C. It makes you more inclined to actively stop and help others in distress because you know you are qualified.
  • D. It allows you to legally carry advanced medical supplies that are otherwise restricted.

Emergency — Full Chapter Overview

Emergency Summary & Overview

Emergency is the personal story of the author’s transformation from a helpless urban dweller to an independent survivalist. It’s a first-hand account of how to train for complete autonomy should society as we know it collapse.

Who Should Listen to Emergency?

  • Anyone who wants to be prepared for the end of the world
  • Anyone who wants to know what it’s like to be independent from modern technology
  • Anyone who wants to learn how they can help others in times of crisis

About the Author: Neil Strauss

Neil Strauss is a former music writer for The New York Times and a self-proclaimed paranoid urban dweller. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists.

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